HP B5S06UAR#ABA - Manuals

2 External component identification Locating hardware To find out what hardware is installed on your computer: 1. From the Start screen, type c , and then select Control Panel . 2. Select System and Security , and then in the System area, click Device Manager . A list reveals all the devices install...

Lights Item Component Description (1) Power light ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state,which is an energy-saving mode. The computershuts off power to the display and otherunneeded components. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.Hibernation is an ...

Front Component Description Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC)Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC) 16 Chapter 2 External compo...

Right side Item Component Description (1) Optical drive Reads and writes (select models only) to an optical disc. (2) Optical drive light ● Green: The optical drive is being accessed. ● Off: The optical drive is idle. (3) Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray. (4) Power light ● White: Th...

Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model numberprovided on the service tag. It is necessary to remove the battery to obtain these numbers. See Battery on page 47 for battery removal instructions. Item Description Function (1) Product nam...

Item Component Spare part number Webcam/microphone module 686587-001 (5) Display Hinge Kit (includes left and right hinges) 686913-001 (6) Wireless Antenna Kit (includes left and right wireless antenna cables and transceivers) 686894-001 (7) Display enclosure: In midnight black finish 686895-001 In ...

Miscellaneous parts Component Spare part number AC adapter: 90-W HP Smart AC adapter for use on all on computer models (PFC, 3-wire) 693712-001 90-W HP Smart AC adapter for use on all on computer models (PFC, EM, 3-wire) 693713-001 65-W HP Smart AC adapter for use on all computer models (non-PFC, 3-...

4 Removal and replacementprocedures Preliminary replacement requirements Tools required You will need the following tools to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screwdriver ● Magnetic screwdriver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screwdrivers Service considerations The following sectio...

Grounding guidelines Electrostatic discharge damage Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structuredetermine the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide someprotection, but in many cases, ESD contains enough pow...

Equipment guidelines Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a foot strap at a grounded workstation. ● When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded system. Wrist straps are flexible strapswith a minimum of one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ...

Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. There are as many as 77 screws that must be removed, replaced, and/or loosened when servicing thecomputer. Make special note of each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Service tag When ord...

To insert the battery: 1. Align the tabs on the rear edge of the battery with the notches on the rear edge of the battery bay. 2. Pivot the front edge of the battery down into the battery bay until it is seated. (The battery releaselatch will automatically lock into place.) Hard drive NOTE: The hard...

RTC battery Description Spare part number RTC battery (includes cable and double-sided tape) 672349-001 Before removing the RTC battery, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn thecomputer on, and then shut it down through t...

Optical drive Description Spare part number DVD±RW Double-Layer with SuperMulti Drive (includes optical drive bezel and optical drivebracket) 686916-001 Before removing the optical drive, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, t...

Memory module Description Spare part number 8-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) 670034-001 4-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) 641369-001 2-GB memory module (PC3, 12800, 1600-MHz) 652972-001 Before removing a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure ...

Keyboard For use in country/region Spare partnumber For use in country/region Spare partnumber Keyboard with backlight in midnight black finish (includesbacklight cable and keyboard cable): For use on all computer models inLatin America 698403-161 For use on all computer models in Belgium 698403-A41...

WLAN module Description Spare part number For use on all computer models: Atheros 9485GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 3012 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 655795-001 Atheros WB225 802.11b/g/n 1×1 Bluetooth Combo Adapter 675794-001 Broadcom 4313GN 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi and 20702 Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 65...

Top cover NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes a TouchPad. Description Spare part number In midnight black finish 686931-001 In natural silver finish 690232-001 Before removing the top cover, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hib...

Power button board Description Spare part number Power button board (includes cable) 686917-001 Before removing the power button board, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn thecomputer on, and then shut it down through th...

4. Remove the power button board (2) , making sure to route the power button board cable (3) through the opening in the top cover (4) . Reverse this procedure to install the power button board. Fingerprint reader board Description Spare part number Fingerprint reader board (includes bracket and cabl...

TouchPad button board Description Spare part number TouchPad button board (includes TouchPad button board cable and TouchPad cable) 686919-001 Before removing the TouchPad button board, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, tur...

4. Remove the TouchPad button board (3) . Reverse this procedure to install the TouchPad button board. Fan Description Spare part number Fan (includes cable) 686901-001 NOTE: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm (3-inch) clearance on the left side and rear panel of the compute...

System board NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Description Spare part number For use only on computer models equipped with an AMD processor, a graphics subsystem withdiscrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system 702177-601 For use only on...

9. Lift the right side of the system board (2) until it rests at an angle. 10. Remove the system board (3) by sliding it up and to the right at an angle. Reverse this procedure to install the system board. Heat sink NOTE: The heat sink spare part kit includes replacement thermal material. Descriptio...

The following illustration shows the replacement thermal material locations on a computer modelequipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory. Thermal paste is used on the processor (1) and the heat sink section (2) that services it. Reverse this procedure to install the heat sink. Processo...

2. Lift the processor (2) straight up, and remove it. NOTE: The gold triangle (3) on the processor must be aligned with the triangle icon embossed on the processor socket when you install the processor. Reverse this procedure to install the processor. Optical drive connector board Description Spare ...

Remove the optical drive connector board: 1. Release the ZIF connector to which the optical drive connector board cable is attached, and thendisconnect the optical drive connector board cable (1) from the system board. 2. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.5 screws (2) that secure the optical drive con...

Reverse this procedure to install the USB board. Subwoofer Description Spare part number Subwoofer (includes cables and 2 rubber isolators) 686926-001 Before removing the subwoofer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn th...

2. Remove the subwoofer (2) from the base enclosure. NOTE: The subwoofer includes two rubber isolators (3) . These isolators are crucial to the performance of the subwoofer. Reverse this procedure to install the subwoofer. Power connector cable Description Spare part number Power connector cable (in...

Display assembly NOTE: The display assembly is spared at the subcomponent level only. For more display assembly spare part information, see the individual removal subsections. Before removing the display assembly, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer i...

5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) andSystem Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input andoutput devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility(BIOS) includes settings for the types of dev...

Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external powerusing the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer...

Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware isfunctioning properly. To start System Diagnostics: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc , and then press f2 . 2. Click the diagnostic test you want to run, and then...

6 Specifications Computer specifications Metric U.S. Dimensions Width 37.95 cm 14.94 in Depth 25.07 cm 9.87 in Height (front to back) 2.21 to 2.65 cm 0.87 to 1.04 in Weight 2.40 kg 5.28 lb Input power Operating voltage and current Operating voltage and current 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A – 65 W 19.5 V dc @ 3....

7 Backing up, restoring, andrecovering Your computer includes tools provided by HP and the operating system to help you safeguard yourinformation and retrieve it if you ever need to. These tools will help you return your computer to aproper working state or even back to the original factory state, a...

See Creating HP Recovery media on page 105 . 2. As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. A system restore pointis a snapshot of certain hard drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at a specific time.A system restore point contains information that Windows uses...

● Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you begin creating therecovery media. ● The creation process can take up to an hour or more. Do not interrupt the creation process. ● If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating all of the recovery DVDs.HP Recov...

Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Otherapplications included in the image continue to be available for installation through the Drivers andApplications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Man...

What you need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software notprovided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer'swebsite or reinstall the software from the media provided by the manufacturer. ● Recovery th...

Using HP Recovery media to recover You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. This method can be used if your systemdoes not have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly. 1. If possible, back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first HP Recovery disc...

8 Power cord set requirements The wide-range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to120 volts AC, or from 220 to 240 volts AC. The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in thecountry or region where the equi...

Requirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Australia EANSW 1 Austria OVE 1 Belgium CEBC 1 Canada CSA 2 Denmark DEMKO 1 Finland FIMKO 1 France UTE 1 Germany VDE 1 Italy IMQ 1 Japan METI 3 The Netherlands KEMA 1 Norway NEMKO 1 The People's R...

9 Recycling When a non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery has reached the end of its useful life, do not disposeof the battery in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area forbattery disposal. HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP origina...

Index A AC adapter light 19AC adapter, spare part numbers 32, 36 Action keys 13antenna locations 11removal 96spare part number 30, 35, 97 audio, product description 5audio-in jack 17audio-out jack 17 B b key 13base enclosure, spare part number 27, 39 battery removal 47spare part numbers 27, 34, 47 b...